my response to a 'sermon from a freed man'
adrian,
my parents sent me a book, "a purposeful life". it's a 40 day guide to living the life god wants us to have. day two says, "you are not an accident". god puts us all of us here for a purpose. although your navy experience was one of disappointment, you have impacted so many lives in ways you may not comprehend. we all remember you, and you have given some of us the strength to persevere. you served your purpose in the navy and you should not look back on it with regret. in the short time i knew you, you gave me the gifts of courage and wisdom. courage to endure the attacks set against me by the enemy, and the wisdom to love them for it. i'm a stronger, better person because of these gifts.
adrian, you have always been a free man. nobody can impose limits upon a person he or she is not willing to accept. you've moved on to impact the lives of others, and i wish you peace of mind in your experiences. godspeed.